Page 17 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Philippines President thanks India for rescuing Filipino crew members
I look forward to further strengthening our bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of our nations, Marcos said in a Facebook Post
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Navy holds operation in Arabian Sea, demonstrating operation readiness
"Piracy has resurfaced as an industry to gain from the disorder in the region. We will take affirmative action to prevent that," the Navy chief said
 "Navy holds operation in Arabian Sea, demonstrating operation readiness")
Will take affirmative action to ensure safer Indian Ocean: Navy chief
Asked if this has elevated the image of the Indian Navy as the first responder, Admiral Kumar said, "Bharat is on the trajectory to becoming a great power"
 "Will take affirmative action to ensure safer Indian Ocean: Navy chief")
With 35 pirates it apprehended near Somalia, Navy warship reaches Mumbai
These pirates have been handed over to the Mumbai police
 "With 35 pirates it apprehended near Somalia, Navy warship reaches Mumbai")
IAF chief spells out vision to transition into future ready aerospace force
Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari "spelt out the transition of IAF into a contemporary and future ready aerospace force"
 "IAF chief spells out vision to transition into future ready aerospace force")
35 pirates, caught in mid-sea op by Navy, to be prosecuted in India: Report
35 Somali pirates were forced to surrender by the Indian Navy about 2,600 km from the Indian coast after it intercepted the ex-MV Ruen, hijacked by them for carrying out attacks on other vessels
 "35 pirates, caught in mid-sea op by Navy, to be prosecuted in India: Report")
'Indian Navy's daring rescue ops showcase world-class defence capabilities'
The navy rescued 17 crew members of the vessel MV Ruen during an anti-piracy operation lasting nearly two days, with no casualties reported
 "'Indian Navy's daring rescue ops showcase world-class defence capabilities'")
MV Ruen op: Indian Navy protected 3,440 ships, 25,000 seafarers in 16 years
Indian Navy has deployed over 10 warships to secure strategic waterways following increasing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea
Bulgarian President thanks PM Modi on Indian Navy rescue operation
The Indian navy successfully carried out a rescue operation for a hijacked Bulgarian ship and its crew in the Arabian Sea, resulting in the capture of 35 pirates
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US Defence Secretary appreciates Indian Navy's role in anti-piracy ops
Singh and Austin held a telephonic talk and a readout on the conversation issued by the defence ministry mentioned the US defence secretary's compliment for the Indian Navy
 "US Defence Secretary appreciates Indian Navy's role in anti-piracy ops")
Indian Navy ship, commandos force pirates to surrender, rescue MV Ruen crew
Merchant vessel MV Ruen was hijacked by Somali pirates on December 14
 "Indian Navy ship, commandos force pirates to surrender, rescue MV Ruen crew")
Indian Navy intercepts Somali pirates on board ship hijacked 3 months ago
The pirates had sailed out on board a ship that was hijacked around three months ago
MoD inks Rs 2,890-cr contract with HAL for upgrade of 25 Dornier aircraft
'The MLU for Dornier aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the-art avionics systems and primary role sensors,' the ministry said
 "MoD inks Rs 2,890-cr contract with HAL for upgrade of 25 Dornier aircraft")
Incredible momentum in India-US defence partnership: Pentagon official
Ryan Holliway, Political-Military Officer from the Department of State said America's partnership with India is one of the most consequential relationships it has in the world
 "Incredible momentum in India-US defence partnership: Pentagon official")
Rajnath approves expanding NCC to 2 mn cadets, build 'future leaders'
Plan will make NCC the world's largest uniformed youth organisation
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Prez Murmu attends National Day Celebrations of Mauritius as chief guest
Mauritius Day commemorates the East African country's independence from Britain in 1968 and its transition to a republic in 1992
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Tri-service military exercise 'Bharat Shakti' to be held at Pokhran
The exercose will showcase the "shock and awe" impact that the armed forces seek to achieve in an operational situation with manoeuvre and fighting capabilities
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PM Modi to witness tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' in Pokhran on Tue
Modi will also visit Gujarat on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Sunday
 "PM Modi to witness tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' in Pokhran on Tue")
India's Samudrayaan set to explore ocean bed by 2025 end: Kiren Rijiju
The minister said he had reviewed the project and scientists should be able to carry out the first shallow water testing by the end of this year
 "India's Samudrayaan set to explore ocean bed by 2025 end: Kiren Rijiju")
Indian Navy rescues 21 crew members of drone-hit vessel in Gulf of Aden
The deaths were the first since the Houthi militants began attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and adjoining shipping lanes in response to Israel's military offensive in Gaza
 "Indian Navy rescues 21 crew members of drone-hit vessel in Gulf of Aden")